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Bird flu strikes large turkey operation in northwest Iowa
Original: Bird flu hits large NW Iowa turkey operation as fall migration begins
A large turkey operation in northwest Iowa has been hit by bird flu, according to the Des Moines Register. The outbreak comes as fall migration begins, a period when wild birds can carry and spread the virus to commercial flocks. The news is drawing attention among farmers and health officials concerned about the risk of further spread during the migration season.
Why now: Fall bird migration raises the risk of avian influenza spreading to more commercial flocks, worrying farmers and officials.
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- Bird flu hits large NW Iowa turkey operation as fall migration begins · The Des Moines Register
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